Life science in Stockholm

Sweden has the fourth-largest biotech market in Europe. More than half of its biotechnology enterprise, some 460 companies, is located in the Stockholm region.

Gabor Fischer, Distribution Sales Manager Europe, Ismatec

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From planning stage to handshake

"Partnering is an effective tool to get in touch with the decision makers high up in an organization's administration," says Camilla Huse Bondeson at Conlega. And according to her, rigorous planning is the way to succeed.

Annika Garnås, LAB

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Cate Poulsen, Qiagen

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USB recycler for liquid chromatography

The Smartsaver recycler from Biotech AB is designed to recycle the uncontaminated mobile phase in isocratic liquid chromatography.

Dry blood DNA storage on a matrix

Qiagen recently presented a method of dry blood sample storage as an alternative to storage in freezers.

Medicon Valley cluster in brief

The Medicon Valley covers the Öresund region (Skåne and Sjaelland).

Per Hammargren, Sales Director, ICU Scandinavia AB

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Reidar Rasmussen, Labmodul

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Hey Johannes Hedman...

... graduate of SKL and LTH, who has improved a method of forensic analysis

Age essential when testing drugs

Anders Rane has been arguing that genes and age are both important factors in understanding how medicines affect individuals. Only last year, the EU established regulations stating that pharmaceuticals must be tested for children as well as for adults.

How to get the most out of the fair

Datorn som matchmaker

Datorbaserade modeller kan användas för att förstå interaktioner mellan två läkemedel eller förutsäga biverkningar. - Det blir också möjligt att identifiera problemläkemedel tidigare i utvecklingsprocessen, säger Gustav Ahlin om sin forskning.

Nytt namn i Symphogens ledning

Adriann Sax har utsetts till affärschef på det danska företaget.

Umeå hedrar läkare med etiktänk

Hon blev sjuksköterska 1982 och idag är hon läkare, ordförande i Sveriges läkarförbund och nyligen utsedd att bli en av två hedersdoktorer vid Umeå universitet.

With their hands on the legal levers

It is wonderful news for the Scandinavian scientific community. At the end of May it stood clear that Lund will host to the European Spallation Source.

The winner of the race

She learned how to work hard at an early age and her devotion has certainly paid off. Whether it is field running or running a company, the key to success is focus according to Yvonne Mårtensson.

Ny direktör till danska Opus

Det danska projektet för att optimera välbefinnandet hos danska barn genom förändrade kostvanor, får en ny direktör.

Fler typer av fetma är farlig

Det är känt att ett brett midjemått kan knytas till risken för hjärtproblem. Nu visar en ny amerikansk studie att det finns fler kroppsdelar där tjockleken kan ställa till problem.

Major changes to the Q-Med board

The nomination committee wants to replace half of the existing board, including the current Chairman. An Extraordinary General Meeting will take place on February 4.

Symphogen buys tumor blocking technology

The seller is a pioneer in developing ligand traps to treat cancer and other diseases. "An excellent fit with our scientific and strategic focus," said Kirsten Drejer, CEO of Symphogen. Ph.D.

Swedish top scientists to EMBO

Two Swedish top scientists will have a really good chance to influence European life science research from now on. One is from the Karolinska Institutet, and one is from the University of Uppsala.

Teams up with leading dermatologist

Tripep has signed a letter of intent with a major Japanese specialty pharma company to bring their wound healing treatment to a big market.